| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $39.80 | 10.480% | $43.971 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.77 | 10.204% | $7.4608 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.47 | 5.482% | $224.1176 | $224.12 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.80 | 8.693% | $79.1285 | $79.13 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.74 | 12.803% | $12.115 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.52 | 7.760% | $162.2004 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.29 | 9.747% | $62.8741 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.39 | $591.8674 | $591.87 | $591.80 | $591.90 | |